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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quik sand, Quick sand, n.2 [Quik adj.] Appar., sharp sand as used for mortar. —1537–8 M. Works Acc. (ed.) I 232.
Ledand quik sand to the castell and deid sand to the listis 1629 Ib. II 250.
For leading of 245 laid of deid sand to the calsay … , for xviii laid of quick sand to the lyme
